The Brief
- A lane on eastbound Interstate 80 near Center Street is closed Monday for emergency pothole repairs, causing heavy traffic delays.
- IDOT said the closure could last for several hours while concrete sets and stabilizes.
- Separate bridge inspections over the Des Plaines River are also underway, with intermittent lane closures expected through the week.
JOLIET, Ill. – A lane of Interstate 80 is closed for emergency repairs to a large pothole, prompting a bottleneck on the expressway in Joliet.
The closure could extend into early Tuesday morning.
What we know:…